Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do to help new Muslims at our mosque?
You should be cheerful in your dealings with them, you should invite them to your homes and help and serve them. You should discuss with them the attributes of Allah, the Prophets and the pious and talk to them about the next life.
Habib Ali al-Jifri (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) reflects upon the function of mosques.
Mosques are essentially established for the worship and remembrance of Allah. Some people say: “Is that all they are for?” We should beware of saying this because one of the root causes of our problems is the absence of Allah’s remembrance in our lives. Continue reading Reflections upon the Function of Mosques
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
What can we do at this time if we are unable to go on Hajj?
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Is it permissible to give zakat money to non-Muslims?
One of the categories of people who qualify to receive zakat is ‘those whose hearts are to be reconciled’ (al-mu’allafah qulubuhum). This term has two meanings. The first is those who have recently embraced Islam but are still weak in their resolve and in their faith. The second is those who it is hoped will embrace Islam, especially if they are given some zakat. Some scholars follow the second interpretation. So if all the needy Muslims in the community have been given some zakat then it is permissible to follow the second opinion and give to those who are close to Islam. It is better, however, that they be given money which is not zakat.
Advice from Sayyidi Habib Kazim al-Saqqaf (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him).
Just as we pray the two units of prayer when we enter the mosque, we should likewise perform the two cycles of prayer when we enter our house following the action of our Beloved Prophet ﷺ. Make sure that the worship you perform in the mosque is replicated in your house so that your house is filled with the light of Allah.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Regarding the entrance of Ramadan and the day of Eid, if my family does not follow the moon sighting, should I follow the moon sighting or do what my family is doing to avoid conflict?
You must submit to the correct opinion according to the Sacred Law without disrespecting your family and without argumentation or animosity. If they celebrate Eid on a different day then express your joy and give them your good wishes even though you yourself are not celebrating it on that day.
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
Should images of dead people be used to raise awareness of humanitarian issues?
Firstly, the dead person should not be displayed in a way that is degrading, since the sanctity of the believer is the same whether he is dead or alive. Secondly, there must be some benefit in displaying these images. Thirdly the person displaying them must have a good intention.
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafīz recommends reading the following dua of Habib Ali al-Habashi: Continue reading A Prayer for Divine Care
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) teaches us to seek Allah’s relief through prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ Continue reading Seeking Allah’s Relief through Prayers Upon the Prophet ﷺ
Answered by Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him)
The hadith states that if someone prays the five prayers in congregation for forty days consistently catching the opening takbir with the imam they will be safe from the Fire and safe from hypocrisy.[1] How can a woman attain this reward if her monthly cycle prevents her from praying for forty days consistently?
She can attain the reward by praying in congregation consistently up until her cycle starts. Then as soon as it finishes she continues where she left off.
[1] Narrated by al-Tirmidhi
